PHOTOSHOP ADDS MARKUP FEATURE FOR VISUAL EDITING

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THU, AUG 27, 2026

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Adobe is rolling out new capabilities in Photoshop, including a Markup feature that lets users draw directly on images to specify desired edits. The update also brings Lightroom-inspired controls to the desktop version.

The Markup tool enables users to sketch or annotate on images, providing visual instructions for edits rather than relying solely on traditional menus and controls. This streamlines communication about what changes need to be made to specific areas of a photo. Alongside Markup, Photoshop is gaining additional image-generation features and Lightroom-like adjustment controls. The Lightroom integration addresses long-standing user requests for more intuitive editing workflows within Photoshop. These additions reflect Adobe's broader strategy to simplify professional image editing while maintaining powerful functionality. The features arrive as the company continues developing generative AI capabilities across its Creative Cloud suite. The updates are available to Photoshop subscribers. Adobe has not announced specific pricing changes related to the new tools.

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